A9396 — Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"
Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill prohibits certain pricing technologies in food and drug retail stores.
This legislation bans the use of electronic shelving labels, digital displays, and surveillance pricing in food and drug retail establishments. It also allows for legal action and civil penalties against violations.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means you may see more consistent pricing practices without the influence of digital pricing technologies.
Summary
Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.
Bill Text
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Action History
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SUBSTITUTED BY S8616B
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.545
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RULES REPORT CAL.545
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REPORTED
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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PRINT NUMBER 9396B
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
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REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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PRINT NUMBER 9396A
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
Sponsors
- Michaelle C. Solages · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A9396 do?
- Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.
- Who sponsors A9396?
- A9396 is sponsored by Michaelle C. Solages.
- What is the current status of A9396?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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